Long time Montrose resident Gordon A. Carson, Jr., 77, passed away Saturday February 18, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Gordon moved to Montrose in 1964, married the love of his life Shirley on October 23, 1964. They had a wonderful life together raising four daughters, Judy, Connie, Patty, Bobbi and one grandson, Chris. Gordon was the Sales Manager and Announcer at KREY TV in Montrose for many years. Member of the Montrose Elk’s, Kiwanis Club and Past President of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Real Estate Agent for ERA Real Estate. Later, his daughter Bobbi teamed up with him and they were with Century 21. In the 1980’s Gordon and Shirley moved to California to enjoy warm weather and play golf year round. In the 1990’s they missed family and moved back to Montrose. Gordon’s hobbies included fishing, bowling, dancing, playing pool and golf. Gordon is survived by his wife Shirley of 52 years, 5 daughters, Judy (Gary) Way, VA, Connie Hatch, Montrose, Patty (Bill) Kolb, Hotchkiss, Bobbi (Mark Keep), Montrose & Kari Ortiz (Ed), AZ. His sister Carol (Allan) Gerk, Montrose, brother Michael (Karen) Carson, SD. Grandchildren, David (Emma) Maness, Colorado Springs, Jennifer (Tim) Bayne, Kristen Maness, Highlands Ranch, Bill (Nadine) Hatch, Delta, Dan Hatch, Gunnison, Chris (Rita) Kolb, Avon, Dustin Kolb, Hotchkiss, Jeremy (Karen) Holzmeister, Fruita, Ashley (Matt) Ruf, Grand Junction, Corie Cappannokeep, Denver, Kristen Raftery, NV & Kaley (Brian Barnes) AZ. Many great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.He was loved by many and will be truly missed!